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... we chose to go back. It was soooo hot and sooo many people and tour groups. Got back and decided to walk up the street to the newer shops to grab some lunch. Funniest thing ever - sat down at this cafe where the menu was totally in Spanish (some of them have English translation as well but this one didn't). Decided to wing it using the pictures on the menu and the few words we knew. Asked the waiter for some ...

Ah another day in a city that just keeps giving us wonderful experiences, that unfortunately for our waistline often involves amazing food. Today was no exception as we were hardly a block away and discovered a confectionary that sold the most amazing almond cookies, and every good tourist needs fortification on their long walks. Right? So cookies in hand off we went to explore the district of Triana across the Guadalquiver River to the old Gypsy district, and for a walk ...

... delicacies. We are now in the "Ceramic District" on the otherside of the river. A large ceramic shop selling an enormous range of pots and tiles beckons. In we go and are greeted by a miserable "po faced" owner who looked like a bulldog chewing a wasp. I tried to ask if I could take a photo and was cautioned with a wagging finger!!! Little did he know that we were about to purchase thousands of pesetas worth of clobber!!! I felt like kicking over his ...

... br> After a time enjoying the sights and sounds, I continued on to my destination for the evening - a spectacular flamenco show recommended by the students who helped me with my luggage and also by the hostel.

Tablao el Arenal: I followed the map there and with each turn the streets got more and more narrow until I was sure only a tiny car could drive through. It looked like a small alley with no visible signs, but I kept going and ...

... it. So, after ignoring Rick Steve’s advice by going to both the Naval Museum and Archive, we followed his self-guided walking tours of some interesting plazas and the main shopping streets. And we weren’t the only one’s following Rick from square to square! A family of about 13 was doing it at the same time as us, guidebook in hand. We capped off our very nice day with a dinner of grocery store sandwiches! Yum!